1993 BMW 325I Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 14%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1993 BMW 325I, 14% of the 21 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Headlights: headlights on light trucks and SUV's are too high. This causes car drivers to be blinded, so they may not be able to see where to drive. A secondary effect is to cause road rage, with consequences ranging from none to murder. Fmvss shoud be changed to limit the height of headlights.”
NHTSA complaint #761647, filed 2002-05“Brake light comes but there is no problem with brake lights. Prior to this, brake bulbs shorted out, but they were replaced. However, this problem still exists. Please provide further information and VIN#.”
NHTSA complaint #840541, filed 1999-06“Blinker on the right side of the car stays on at all times it has drained battery several times where she had to leave her car. Dealer said it was not important”
NHTSA complaint #977286, filed 1996-01Related recalls
- 96V111000Jul 1, 1996The brake light switch can fail allowing the switch to remain in the "brake lights off" position or in the "brake lights on" position.Covers: BMW 325I 1992–1994, 525I 1990–1994, 735I 1990–1992 +11 more
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 9 | 2% |
| 2005 | 18 | 25% |
| 2004 | 44 | 30% |
| 2003 | 48 | 24% |
| 2002 | 44 | 27% |
| 2001 | 23 | 15% |
| 1995 | 1 | 3% |
| 1994 | 2 | 12% |
| 1993 | 3 | 14% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1993 BMW 325I
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 BMW 325I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology